Economy
Economy

Yes, Nigeria’s $19 Billion Refinery is a Really Big Deal for 1.4 Billion Africans

In September 2013, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote announced that he had secured about $3.3 billion in financing for the development of the “largest single-train refinery in the world”. Projected to cost $18.5 billion-plus, the mega-refinery was going to grow from the bustling heart of Nigeria’s economic landscape, redefine the nation’s energy landscape and extend its […]

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African Entrepreneurship

Empowering Africa’s Tomorrow: Meet 8 Fearless Female Entrepreneurs Transforming Africa’s Future

In the dynamic landscape of African entrepreneurship, several remarkable women stand out, making significant strides in diverse industries. These trailblazers not only exemplify resilience and innovation but also contribute to shaping the future of their respective fields; leading innovative companies and playing pivotal roles in shaping various industries. Here, we spotlight some of the top […]

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Business

Lagos State becomes the location for Amazon’s first office in Nigeria.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the opening of its first office in Lagos, Nigeria. The opening of the Lagos office comes five years after its first office in Johannesburg was opened in 2017. This move will bring AWS, which already supports a number of Nigerian startups such as SeamlessHR, Yellow Card, BFree, Bankly and public sector organisations, closer to […]

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Business

Gen Z and the Billion Dollar War for Spend

A couple decades ago (find something better for this intro), the usual brand customer was married, owned a home and had a job. The brand played the role of an expert — talking over the customer, telling them what to buy, how to buy and when. Early brand marketing painted the customer as ignorant, and […]

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Economy

Rising costs and Scarcity – The Leading fear of Nigerian Manufacturers

Manufacturers who form the major players in the Nigerian economy have raised concerns about the state of things in the economy. Considering the steady rise in energy costs, scarcity of foreign exchange and a host of others, these players have to give up a limb and an arm to keep things running. While these concerns […]

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